Falkland, North Carolina facts for kids
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Falkland, North Carolina
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Location of Falkland, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pitt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 206.14/sq mi (79.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27827
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-22640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406486 |
Falkland is a small town located in Pitt County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, only 47 people lived there. This makes it the town with the fewest people in all of Pitt County. Falkland is part of the larger Greenville area. It is found in a part of North Carolina known as the Inner Banks.
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History of Falkland
Falkland has some important historical places. The Falkland Historic District is a special area that protects old buildings. The Spencer Harris House and the Dupree-Moore Farm are also historic sites. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized as important parts of the country's history.
Geography of Falkland
Falkland is a very small town in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau measures land areas. They say the town covers about 0.2 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Falkland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 61 | — | |
| 1900 | 139 | 127.9% | |
| 1910 | 132 | −5.0% | |
| 1920 | 198 | 50.0% | |
| 1930 | 187 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 188 | 0.5% | |
| 1950 | 174 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 140 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 130 | −7.1% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 108 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 112 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 96 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −51.0% | |
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Every ten years, the U.S. government counts all the people living in the country. This count is called a census. In the year 2000, there were 112 people living in Falkland. These people lived in 39 different homes, and 26 of those were families.
Most of the people in Falkland in 2000 were White (about 68%). About 30% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 9.8% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 39 homes in Falkland in 2000, about 20% had children under 18 living there. About 36% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes (about 20%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 30% of homes were not families. This means they were individuals living alone or roommates.
About 25% of all homes had only one person living in them. About 15% of these single-person homes were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were about 2.87 people living in each home. For families, the average size was about 3.37 people.
Age and Income
The people in Falkland in 2000 were of different ages. About 22% were under 18 years old. About 8% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 37%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 17% were between 45 and 64, and 15% were 65 or older. The average age of people in Falkland was 35 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Falkland was $31,250 per year. For families, the average income was $43,750. Men generally earned more than women. About 5% of families and 19.8% of all people in Falkland had very low incomes. This included about 21% of children under 18 and 35% of people over 64.
